India: Imported aluminium scrap prices show mixed trends despite LME strength, supply tightness

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India's imported aluminium scrap prices exhibited mixed movements w-o-w as of 28 April 2026, despite an uptrend on the London Metal Exchange (LME), ongoing geopolitical tensions, and constrained global supply.
According to BigMint's latest assessment for CFR Nhava Sheva deliveries, UK-origin zorba 95-5 scrap eased by USD 45 per tonne W-o-W to around USD 2,875 per tonne, reflecting a correction after the recent rally. In contrast, US-origin tense 6-7 per cent scrap gained USD 10 per tonne W-o-W to USD 2,740 per tonne.
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